Mizushima MZ power station
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Mizushima MZ power station (水島MZ発電所) is an operating power station of at least 112-megawatts (MW) in Mitsubishi Chemical Okayama Plant, Kurashiki, Okayama, Chūgoku, Japan. It is also known as Mizushima Energy Center.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Mizushima MZ power station | Mitsubishi Chemical Okayama Plant, Kurashiki, Okayama, Chūgoku, Japan | 34.583333, 133.766667 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1: 34.583333, 133.766667
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating | coal - unknown | 112 | subcritical | 2017 | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Mizushima Energy Center [100.0%] |
Background
In April 2015 Kansai Electric Power in collaboration with Mitsubishi Corporation said it planned a new 112 MW coal-fired power plant in Kurashiki, at an estimated cost of 20 to 30 billion yen. The plant will be built on the grounds of the Mitsubishi Chemical Mizushima Plant. The generated electricity will mainly be sold to Kansai businesses and homes. The companies do not see an environmental impact assessment as necessary, due to the plant's small size. Construction is planned to start in the summer of 2015, with an estimated completion date of 2017.[1]
The plant began operating in December 2017, according to the Kiko Network.[2]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "関電が岡山に石炭火力新設 三菱商事と、出力11万キロワット," Nikkei, 2015/4/16
- ↑ Japan Coal Phase-Out, Kiko Network, November 2018
Additional data
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